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chrisless93's review against another edition
5.0
When a book brings tears to your eyes...that’s when you know it was worth the read. I highly recommend!
sandracatt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I'm a sobbing mess. I mean, of course I am, take a glance at all the trigger warnings I had to include here.
Yes, the story is unbelievably heavy to process due to it's being too close to real life. The missing girls, the grief of the people left behind, dealing with one's own darkness, taking action for yourself and for the sake of others, and having no choice but to face the ugly truth... It's rough.
But when I step back and remember that this is fiction, a book, someone talented pieced together their imaginations and jotting them down into this unique experience... I can totally appreciate all the brilliant aspects of it.
I've read almost all books by Courtney Summers, if not all. Safe to say, I enjoy her writing A LOT. With Sadie, it's not any different. In fact, I'm in even more awe because she tries something different here, and it works. She writes them in podcast format, in addition to the main character first POV.
With it being a podcast, I'd say reading this in audiobook version is the best thing you can do. The narration and the podcast production is top tier! This book was an experience for me. Not an enjoyable one due to its horrid topic, but definitely a memorable one that I might not come across again soon with other books.
You don't have to worry about the quality of the writing, or the pace or any of that, Courtney Summers knows what's she's doing. If you're in a good head space and think you're ready to experience our girl Sadie's story, definitely give this book a try.
Yes, the story is unbelievably heavy to process due to it's being too close to real life. The missing girls, the grief of the people left behind, dealing with one's own darkness, taking action for yourself and for the sake of others, and having no choice but to face the ugly truth... It's rough.
But when I step back and remember that this is fiction, a book, someone talented pieced together their imaginations and jotting them down into this unique experience... I can totally appreciate all the brilliant aspects of it.
I've read almost all books by Courtney Summers, if not all. Safe to say, I enjoy her writing A LOT. With Sadie, it's not any different. In fact, I'm in even more awe because she tries something different here, and it works. She writes them in podcast format, in addition to the main character first POV.
With it being a podcast, I'd say reading this in audiobook version is the best thing you can do. The narration and the podcast production is top tier! This book was an experience for me. Not an enjoyable one due to its horrid topic, but definitely a memorable one that I might not come across again soon with other books.
You don't have to worry about the quality of the writing, or the pace or any of that, Courtney Summers knows what's she's doing. If you're in a good head space and think you're ready to experience our girl Sadie's story, definitely give this book a try.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Pedophilia
Minor: Addiction, Rape, and Sexual assault
cedrisc's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book difficult to read, and it wasn't the subject as much as the way it was written. I just didn't enjoy the podcast part and the story created a tension in me that made it difficult to pick the book back up. Didn't love the ending either. I do think other people will really like it, but it just isn't for me.
robotnik's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
There's just something so powerful about every time Courtney Summers steps into the mind of a teenage girl and proceeds to tear your heart to shreds. I remember my first book by her being Some Girls Are. Everything about that book hurt in the good depressing book kind of way, the way you know you're reading such a good book even if you dread every second of it. I didn't think she could get any better than that. But I've never had an author so consistently break my heart with every page I've read.
Sadie hurts. There's no better way to describe it other than that. Every page is hard to get through as you hope beyond hope things are going to go right. But, this is a Courtney Summers book so there's no happy fun times to be had here but it doesn't stop you from hoping things will turn out okay. If I like the main characters enough, I always want things to turn out well for them, but there was just something about this book where you want things to turn out right for Sadie while simultaneously knowing how things were never really right for her to begin with and she's never going to be happy again, regardless of the outcome.
It was a hard read content wise but such an easy one with how quick it sucks you in and makes you care. If you can get through the themes present in it, I'd recommend it 100%.
Sadie hurts. There's no better way to describe it other than that. Every page is hard to get through as you hope beyond hope things are going to go right. But, this is a Courtney Summers book so there's no happy fun times to be had here but it doesn't stop you from hoping things will turn out okay. If I like the main characters enough, I always want things to turn out well for them, but there was just something about this book where you want things to turn out right for Sadie while simultaneously knowing how things were never really right for her to begin with and she's never going to be happy again, regardless of the outcome.
It was a hard read content wise but such an easy one with how quick it sucks you in and makes you care. If you can get through the themes present in it, I'd recommend it 100%.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder
jonezeemcgee's review against another edition
5.0
4.75
Powerful, thrilling, heart wrenching, and not for the faint of heart. Probably the best contemporary book I have read all year. This one will stick with me for quiet awhile.
Powerful, thrilling, heart wrenching, and not for the faint of heart. Probably the best contemporary book I have read all year. This one will stick with me for quiet awhile.
pnlx's review against another edition
5.0
Lido via audiobook e foi perfeito. A autora leva-nos a sítios difíceis e não adoça nada, mas funciona na perfeição, até mesmo o final do livro que dizem que é polémico para alguns leitores (não faço parte desse grupo). Vou de certeza ler mais livros dela.
bonniecanread's review against another edition
5.0
Ok this was a super quick read and I couldn’t put it down. I received this ARC and I’m so glad I did!! It’s described as a thriller but it was like a murder mystery to me. The writing is a little different. There are a few POV and I read a few reviews before jumping in and I’m glad I did because it helped me read it in a different way if that makes any sense. If you’re gonna read this read it like your reading Dateline NBC or one of those true crime stories and the anchor is telling it. I won’t put much of a spoiler because I think it was a really great story and if hits close to home for me and it happens every day in the world. It’s about a sisters love and devotion and how something so terrible can change the lives of so many and the ending was a surprise but it could lead to another book! I’m lost right now and I did cry at the end. I don’t usually read thrillers but I loved this story and will pickup another book by this author to see what else she gots. #SavvyLBCReviews
hhamlet's review against another edition
3.0
I'd say somewhere closer to the 3.5 range.
That ending tho!
That ending tho!